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Junín, Ecuador

Manabí · Ecuador

Junín is a small city in Manabí, Ecuador with a population of 9,128. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

9,128 Population 75/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
117.1 in Annual Rain
America / Guayaquil Timezone

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About Junín

Junín

Der Kanton Junín befindet sich in der Provinz Manabí im Westen von Ecuador. Er besitzt eine Fläche von 246 km². Im Jahr 2022 lag die Einwohnerzahl bei rund 22.300. Verwaltungssitz des Kantons ist die Kleinstadt Junín mit 5400 Einwohnern.

People

Population9,128
Density75/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain117.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population9,128
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates-0.9278°, -80.2058°
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil
Country🇪🇨 Ecuador
State / ProvinceManabí
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation117.1 inches (2,974 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Junín

Junín is a small city in Ecuador (Manabí) with a population of 9,128. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.1 inches. The timezone is America/Guayaquil.

Climate in Junín

Junín has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 669 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 117.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 154.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 183.7
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 86.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 42.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.8
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.7
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 5.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 41.9
Junín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 117.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Ecuador avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area121.0 sq mi (313.5 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates-0.9278°N, 80.2058°W
TimezoneAmerica/Guayaquil

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.1"
208% above Ecuador avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 8.94"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Jun 27, 2025.

Apr 16, 2016 27 km SSE of Muisne, Ecuador M7.8 149 km
Aug 4, 1998 3 km E of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M7.2 43 km
Sep 2, 1990 34 km SW of Pedernales, Ecuador M6.6 88 km
Sep 28, 2000 45 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.4 90 km
Aug 5, 1996 24 km NNW of Salinas, Ecuador M6.3 148 km
Mar 31, 2019 31 km N of Santa Elena, Ecuador M6.2 132 km
Jan 28, 2005 51 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.2 107 km
Jan 24, 2005 23 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M6.1 81 km
Jan 28, 2005 90 km WSW of Manta, Ecuador M6.1 147 km
Jun 30, 2017 35 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 78 km
Jan 21, 2005 21 km WSW of Montecristi, Ecuador M6.0 73 km
Apr 22, 2016 34 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M6.0 78 km
Apr 22, 2016 36 km NNW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.9 79 km
Apr 17, 2016 34 km NE of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.8 60 km
Jan 24, 2005 37 km W of Jipijapa, Ecuador M5.8 94 km
Jul 14, 2022 11 km SW of Samborondón, Ecuador M5.7 132 km
Jan 30, 2005 43 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.7 97 km
Mar 26, 1995 13 km NNW of Naranjito, Ecuador M5.6 148 km
Apr 17, 2016 50 km NW of Bahía de Caráquez, Ecuador M5.6 94 km
Aug 4, 1991 23 km WNW of Manta, Ecuador M5.5 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.6 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2016 OFF COAST Earthquake 0.6 m 663 149 km
1933 ECUADOR Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Illiniza (169 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Illiniza Stratovolcano 5,248 m (17,218 ft) Unknown 169 km
Atacazo Stratovolcano 4,463 m (14,642 ft) -320 188 km
Guagua Pichincha Stratovolcano 4,784 m (15,696 ft) 2002 198 km
Cotopaxi Stratovolcano 5,911 m (19,393 ft) 2016 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in
February 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
April 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 2.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 1.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
November 76°F (24°C) 0.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in

Junín has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in August to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.9") and September the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Junín

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Unidad Educativa Vicente Rocafuerte
Simón Bolívar
Unidad Educativa de Milenio Juan Antonio Vergara
26 de Septiembre
Unidad Educativa Particular María Mercedes
Unidad Educativa Carlos A. Garcia Mora
GENERAL BÁSICA JUNÍN No. 60
UNIDAD EDUCATIVA FISCAL QUITO No. 59
Agustín Hidrovo
Emilio Juvenal Murillo
1 de Mayo
Eloy Intriago Loor
Manuela Cañizares
Francisco Alarcón Cevallos
Marcos Sartre
Unidad Educativa Franciso Daza Zambrano
9 de Octubre
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Radio Stations near Junín

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
HCJB La Voz de los Andes 89.3 FM christian, christian music AAC 128 kbps
Radio Canela Pichincha MP3 128 kbps
DIBLU FM 88.9 deportes, entretenimiento AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Canela Pichincha 106.5 FM chicha, chicha ecuatoriana MP3 128 kbps
Radio La Metro Stereo rock UNKNOWN
JC La Bruja música pop MP3 128 kbps
La Radio Redonda 96.9 Quito deportes AAC+ 48 kbps
Jumbo Deep Radio deep, deep house MP3
la voz del Tomebamba 70s disco, musica AAC+ 32 kbps
area deportiva deportes AAC 128 kbps
Radio Coqueta 96.5 FM AAC+ 192 kbps
Radio Nuevo Tiempo 92.1 FM christian, christian rock UNKNOWN 64 kbps
Radio Ultimito Mix bachata, baladas AAC+ 96 kbps

Museums in Junín

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Portoviejo
Museo Portoviejo

Libraries in Junín

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
La casa de Horacio0.0
La casa de Horacio0.0

Farmers Markets in Junín

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Camal Municipal
Camal Municipal
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comerciantes Alajuela
Comercios Alajuela
Mercado de Productos Agricolas AGRORE Y RCAFUERTE
Mercado de Productos Agricolas AGRORE Y RCAFUERTE
Mercado Municipal 2
Mercado Municipal 2
Mercado Municipal nº2

Restaurants in Junín

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DON PR

Veterinaries in Junín

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Vera Vera Edison Fabian

Gas Stations in Junín

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EC #3012548090

Airports Near Junín

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Eloy Alfaro International AirportMECMedium Airport
Reales Tamarindos AirportPVOMedium Airport
Casa Vinces AirportSmall Airport
Chone AirportSmall Airport
Guale AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Gran Chaparral AirportSmall Airport
Holandesa AirportSmall Airport
Jama AirportSmall Airport
Jipijapa AirportJIPSmall Airport
La Estrella AirportSmall Airport
La Virgen AirportSmall Airport
Loma Larga AirportSmall Airport
Los Perales AirportBHASmall Airport
Maria Cristina AirportSmall Airport
Quevedo AirportSmall Airport
San Honorato AirportSmall Airport
Vinces AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Junín

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro Oftalmologico Cueva Vision
Clínica Santa Margarita
SubCentro de salud EL PROGRESO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Junín

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Alianza Junin
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Guayaquil
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)

🇪🇨 About Ecuador

Capital Quito
Population 17,084,357
Area 283,560 km²
GDP (USD) $121,147,057,000
GDP per capita $6,738
HDI 0.765
Life expectancy 77.4 years
Internet users 72.7%
Urban population 63.1%
Currency USD (Dollar)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +593
TLD .ec
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Ecuador

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 International Workers' Day International Workers' Day
May 24 The Battle of Pichincha Batalla de Pichincha
Aug 10 Declaration of Independence of Quito Primer Grito de Independencia
Oct 9 Independence of Guayaquil Independencia de Guayaquil
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos
Nov 3 Independence of Cuenca Independencia de Cuenca
Dec 25 Christmas Day Día de Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Junín

What is the population of Junín?

Junín has a population of 9,128 residents and is located in Ecuador. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 121.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Junín?

Junín has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.1 inches.

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